Skuntank's Poison/Dark typing gives it an immunity to Psychic. Only 1 weaknesses on top of that — it has plenty of safe switch-in opportunities. Can go either physical or special depending on the set. Been around since Gen 4.
Skuntank's spread is anchored by HP, with balanced defenses backing it up. Sp. Def is the clear weak point. Worth 2 HP EVs per KO, and the medium-fast 1M XP curve keeps leveling painless.
Sprays a poisonous fluid to take down prey. Sometimes, unable to stomach the stench of its own fluid, it leaves the bested prey uneaten.
Skuntank Weakness
ExcellentSkuntank's Poison/Dark typing leaves it vulnerable to Ground moves. It shrugs off Psychic-type attacks completely. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. With 103 HP and balanced defenses, Skuntank can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
Skuntank is the evolved form of Stunky. Breeding produces Stunky eggs, and they're average hatch time. Evolving from Stunky gave Skuntank the biggest boost in HP (+40), bringing the total to 479 stats.
How to Evolve
Breed with Skuntank to get Stunky eggs easily using 69 partners from the Ground egg group.
Air Balloon and Aftermath form the backbone. Skuntank invests max HP and Speed EVs to play its physical attacker role properly, and Jolly nature pushes Speed higher. Defog handles the heavy lifting on offense. Utility options rounds it out.
Best Build
Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Skuntank's movepool balances level-up moves with TM options. Consistent STAB comes from Sludge Bomb and Poison Jab, and Normal and Fire coverage and more keeps opponents from switching in for free. No major gaps here.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Skuntank appears at decent spawn rates across 2 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Skuntank in Legends: Arceus
Stunky is your first catch on the way to Skuntank. You'll find walking encounters from walking across 4 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch StunkyEASYAncient QuarryGrassUncommonRuinsEASYScarlet BogGrassUncommonSwamp
Step 2Skuntank ✓EASYAncient QuarryGrassUncommonRuinsEASYScarlet BogGrassUncommonSwampor evolve from Stunky (Step 1)
Skuntank has a 479 base stat total and ranks as A-Tier — a strong competitive pick. It works best as a balanced. Base 103 HP is where it shines.
Watch for Garchomp (Ground) when using Skuntank. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Stunky evolves into Skuntank at level 34. Skuntank is the fully evolved form. It sits at 479 BST in its evolved form.
Stench has a 10% chance of making target Pokémon flinch with each hit — that's the one you want on Skuntank. Keen Eye is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Aftermath works too if your team needs something different.
Skuntank fills the balanced role. It's leaning toward the physical side (base 93 Attack). Base 84 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Skuntank appears in 13 games, including Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, and Diamond & Pearl.
Skuntank first appeared in Diamond & Pearl and has been available in 13 games across 6 generations. Obtainable through wild encounters in most titles where it appears.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A